The UAE suffered a setback in the AFC World Cup third round qualifiers on Thursday, with a 1-0 loss to Iran.
Iran's Mehdi Taremi netted a late goal in Dubai’s Al Wasl Stadium, cementing their place at the top of the group with nine points.
Earlier, South Korea edged Syria 2-1 and Iraq played out a 0-0 draw with Lebanon.
The UAE will face Iraq again at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai.
Magnitude wins $12million Dubai World Cup
American challenger 'Magnitude' won the Dubai World Cup on Saturday, taking the $12 million feature race at Meydan Racecourse.
Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final, completes 'Sunshine Double'
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has beaten hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Miami Open final on Saturday to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted 'Sunshine Double'.
Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly
England boss Thomas Tuchel will have no choice but to ring the changes ahead of Tuesday's friendly with Japan at Wembley Stadium after eight players left the camp on Saturday with a variety of health issues and injury concerns.
American Malinin earns Olympic redemption with world gold
American Ilia Malinin has returned to the pinnacle of his sport as he skated to a third world title on Saturday and shrugged off the shock of an eighth-place finish at last month's Olympics.
Kohli and Duffy star as defending champions RCB overpower Hyderabad
India great Virat Kohli and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy have led from the front as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru opened their 2026 IPL campaign with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
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